The Israeli military has imposed strict security restrictions prohibiting Palestinians in the Gaza Strip from entering the adjacent maritime area, including the sea. This ban affects fishermen, swimmers, and divers, with the military warning that any violation will be met with lethal force. Gaza's Government Media Office condemned the order, describing it as part of a systematic policy aimed at starving the population and targeting vital sources of livelihood. The United Nations and humanitarian organizations report that civilians in Gaza face extreme deprivation, with humanitarian needs at unprecedented levels and assistance severely constrained. The blockade and restrictions have left Gaza residents with limited access to food, water, and basic necessities, with the sea being one of their last remaining sources of sustenance and freedom. The Israeli strategy has been characterized by some observers as involving starvation and deprivation, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.